Flea, tick troubles are looming

Thanks to the generally warm winter and the recent wet weather, KSAT-TV reports, fleas and ticks have perfect conditions to thrive this spring — not a good situation for dogs and cats.

The television station quotes one veterinarian, Dr. Tom Vice, as saying: “Probably the most important thing you can do for the health of your adult animal is to make sure you control the tick and flea problem.”

Vice urges that pet owners treat not only their pets to get rid of the pests but to also treat their yards.

The station says Vice warns that ticks and fleas don’t just affect pets — they also can be hazardous, even potentially deadly, to people.